#WMS2024
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A key part of the annual WMS Congress are the networking events, giving you the opportunity to experience some of the cultural highlights that our host destination has to offer alongside other delegates attending the Congress. We have put together a varied selection of group activity options to choose from to suit everyone’s interests, all of which take place on Thursday 10th October 2024.
All Group Activities will finish with a Group Activity Reception at the Kaiserstein Palace which is included in the overall price for the group activity or the reception that has been booked. The schedule and further information will be confirmed nearer the time.
Dress code: Smart/casual.
The group activity cost is £35 per person and is available to book during the Congress registration process. Places are limited and are available on a first-come first-served basis. If there is not enough interest in any of the activities it may be necessary to cancel and offer you an alternative option. Full confirmation will be sent via email nearer the time.
Please note that the group activities will go ahead come rain or shine so please dress appropriately! Should the weather be extreme and is deemed necessary by the organisers to cancel the activity, a refund will be offered. WMS would process any such refund to delegates Post-Congress.
If it is an individual choice not to attend an activity no refund will be possible
Booking of group activities is available until 17:00 BST - 11 September 2024.
If you have any queries, please contact Semone Kotze at [email protected]
A 30-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the brewery. The most popular Czech beers are Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen and Budweiser Budvar. Still, hundreds of other lagers and speciality beers are produced by independent breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs all over Czechia. Beer is served almost everywhere in Prague, from small cafés and pubs to opera houses. Come along and learn and taste how the Czechs make beer.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Accessibility: Accessible
A 30-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the tram. Hop on board one of the historical tourist trams and enjoy an unforgettable experience. The most beautiful landmarks of Prague and views of the Vltava River are just a fraction of what you will see on a city sightseeing tour.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Accessibility: Accessible
Transfer to Prague Castle. Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938). Since the Velvet Revolution, Prague Castle has undergone significant and ongoing repairs and reconstructions. Your guide will take you through the grounds of the castle complex. Thereafter walk along Nerudova Street to the Lesser Town.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road has cobblestones and paved sidewalks.
Transfer to the city centre. Continue on foot to see the historical centre of Prague the New Town, the Old Town, and part of the Jewish Town, the Old Town Astronomical Clock and walk along the world-famous Charles Bridge.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks.
Transfer to the city centre to the Old Town. Continue on foot for the remainder of your tour.
This tour focused on Jewish history in Prague, you will walk through the entire original Jewish Quarter, visit the most famous synagogue and see the cemetery. The story of Franz Kafka will be told.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks.
Transfer to the city centre to the Old Town. Continue on foot for the remainder of your tour.
This tour focused on Jewish history in Prague, you will walk through the entire original Jewish Quarter, visit the most famous synagogue and see the cemetery. The story of Franz Kafka will be told.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks.
Transfer to Strahov Library (tour included). The library of the Premonstratensian monastery at Strahov is one of the most valuable and best-preserved historical libraries – its collection consists of approximately 200,000 volumes. The oldest part of the library, the Baroque Theological Hall, was established between 1671 and 1674; the main Classicist vaults of the Philosophical Hall date from 1794 and are two stories tall. Both halls are dominated by ceiling frescoes by Siard Nosecký and Anton Maulbertsch. After the visit continue on foot to Petřín Park and Prague Castle.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks.
A 30-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the tram. The T3 Coupé tram was designed to provide its passengers with the perfect solution for touring around Prague in style, in a semi-open tram car. While based on the design of the famous T3, the designers also “incorporated” well-known features from other early Prague public transit vehicles. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour. Open bar available to purchase drinks.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Accessibility: Accessible
A 30-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the VR Park. The VR Play Park offers 20 game stations over more than 500 m².
• Escape games
• Tower tag
• Simulators
• Short games
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accessibility: Accessible
The Kaiserstein Palace - is one of the most interesting palaces that adorn the centre of the capital city. It was rebuilt several times and modified back to its original form. It has been a cultural monument since 1964. The palace was built and completed in 1714 by rebuilding two houses.
The Palace consists of two buildings, the Baroque part facing Malostranské náměstí and the Renaissance building facing Josefská Street, where Renaissance vaults and late Renaissance beamed ceilings decorated with paintings are still preserved.
The building does not have the usual shield. However, the attic is decorated with sculptures of the Four Elements (Fire, Air, Water, Earth) and decorative vases. The sculptural decoration is the work of the Italian sculptor Ottavio Mosto. finally
The Kaiserstein Palace is ideally located for delegates to gather after their various group activities in the afternoon. The Group Activity Networking Reception will be a short event with drinks and canapes. Delegates will then be free to enjoy the rest of the evening in Prague. Delegates will have their Congress Metro ticket to enable them to easily travel back to their hotel at the end of the evening. We will provide more information nearer the time regarding the Metro stations and closing times. Transfers will be arranged for those who have requested assistance with this during the registration process.
Accessibility: Information coming soon
